Rare Tropical Trees Of South Florida

This reference identifies more than 90 species of tropical trees found in south Florida and the Virgin Islands in a full-color text.

Wayside Trees of Tropical Florida is an illustrated guide to 501 native and exotic tree species growing in Florida south of Lake Okeechobee. It covers an area comprising the metropolitan areas of Miami to Palm Beach on the east coast and Naples to Fort Meyers on the west. This area is the southern end of the Florida Peninsula and bounded on the north by the northern-most extent of the tropical native species in the flora. The book covers species growing in cemeteries and parks, along streets and highways, as well as in home landscapes. It describes all of the 125 native species and most of the exotic species, an estimated 99.9 % of trees encountered in this region, including palms. It also serves as a useful guide to urban tropical trees growing outside of this region. The book contains three sections. An introduction describes the cultural, economic and environmental importance of trees. A key provides a non-technical means (using simple, easy to understand characters) to identify the 167 most common species. The species descriptions are organized by plant family, contain numerous illustrations, and include ecological and cultural information. Lavishly illustrated with over 1200 color photographs and diagrams, the book is designed to serve homeowners, gardeners, teachers and students, as well as environmental professionals. The authors, a botanist and a graphic artist, have a collective 70 years of experience living and working in south Florida.